Bertschi Summer Exploration 2025

Week 4 July 14-18, 2025

Week 5 July 21-25, 2025

 Bertschi Explores: Space is the Place • Entering grades K-2 • $ 525 • Instructor: Bertschi Faculty * Week 6 July 28-August 1, 2025

 Bertschi Explores: • Entering grades K-2 • $ 525 • Instructor: Bertschi Faculty * • Field Trip Wednesday: Burke Museum Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

 Bertschi Explores: Ocean Odyssey • Entering grades K-2 • $ 525 • Instructor: Bertschi Faculty * • Field Trip Wednesday: Seattle Aquarium

Blast off into a galaxy of fun at this camp geared to young explorers! We will discover the wonders of space through hands-on activities, interactive games, and creative projects. Campers will learn about planets, stars, rockets, and astronauts, and we will build space-themed crafts, participate in mini rocket launches, and explore the mysteries of the universe. At the end of the day, kids enjoy water-based games and activities on the Bertschi campus.

Join us for a fun-filled adventure at Reduce- Reuse-Recycle camp where young campers will learn how to protect the planet through creativity and hands-on activities. Through crafting, games, and outdoor projects, campers deepen their understanding of the importance of recycling, reusing materials, and reducing waste. From building eco-friendly creations to learning about nature and sustainability, campers will gain the skills to become little environmental heroes. At the end of the day, campers enjoy water-based games and activities on the Bertschi campus. The week includes a field trip to the Burke Museum. Machine Sewing: Summer Styles • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 550 • Instructor: Little Hands Creations Is your wardrobe in need of a little refresh? Look no further! Our Summer Styles Clothing & Accessories machine sewing camp is tailored for all students and skill levels, whether brand new to sewing or bringing some stitching experience. New campers will complete a beginner sewing curriculum while more experienced campers can build off their existing skills to take their sewing abilities to the next level. From stylish summer tops to trendy bucket hats, and even practical water bottle holders, the possibilities are endless! • Note: for new sewers, the first day of camp is mandatory All Sport Camp • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 550 • Instructor: Tarren Sumler * Campers will explore a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, hockey, and pickleball. Over the course of the week, students will improve their motor and cognitive skills as they navigate through the activities. In addition, SEL skills will be a point of focus throughout the week as students will be working cooperatively with other campers. No prior knowledge or experience of any sport is required. LEGO®: STEM Pokémon • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 550 • Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Gear up for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! In this challenge-based program, start by building engineer-designed projects and putting your creativity and problem solving into action. Then, learn to build your favorite Pokémon, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current

Dive into adventure with Ocean Odyssey, where the wonders of the deep blue sea come to life! Join us on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves as we explore the mysteries of the ocean through hands-on activities, creative arts, and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a budding marine biologist or just love the ocean, Ocean Odyssey is the place to discover the beauty of marine life and ocean ecosystems. At the end of the day, campers enjoy water-based games and activities on the Bertschi campus. The week includes a field trip to the Seattle Aquarium. This camp will guide kids in the planning, organization, and creation of an art gallery showcase. We will do everything from deciding on a theme, creating the artwork, setting up a gallery space, and making invitations. We will strive to think out-of-the-box and re-envision what a modern-day art gallery could look like. The artwork created will be inspired by loose parts and non-traditional art materials. We will also look at modern day artists for inspiration (all materials included). Creating for the Camera • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 650 • Instructor: Seattle Children’s Theatre In 3...2...1...The camera is rolling and you get to explore! Creating for the Camera takes campers on a creative journey of cinematic proportions through the camera lens. We will explore cinematic genres, learn the fundamentals of storytelling, and explore creative writing to showcase through the creation of our very own films. Quiet on set! Chain Reaction Engineers Art Gallery Showcase • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 550 • Instructor: Kim Fitzharris *

Machine Sewing: Stuffed Animals • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 550 • Instructor: Little Hands Creations

Is there such a thing as too many stuffed animals? Never! Create the fluffiest and stuffiest projects in this awesome machine sewing class. New campers will complete a beginner sewing curriculum while more experienced campers can build off their existing skills to take their sewing abilities to the next level. This camp is student-led and self-paced. Projects include classic stuffies such as bears and elephants, as well as sea creatures, robots and rocket ships, cute pillows, stuffed food, and so much more. • Note: for new sewers, the first day of camp is mandatory Sketch Comedy • Entering grades 3-6 • $ 650 • Instructor: Seattle Children’s Theatre Lights, camera, laughter! Campers will explore the world of comedy through creative writing, skit development, and acting. We will learn how to create our own hilarious characters, funny scenarios, and comedic timing. Whether you are a budding comedian or just love to make people laugh, this camp will help you develop your sense of humor while building confidence on stage. .

• Entering grades 3-6 • $ 550 • Instructor: Spark Academy

Campers will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg machines to create fun and complex contraptions to complete

simple tasks—like ringing a bell. Throughout the week, campers explore basic physics concepts such as work, gravity, force, and momentum, while

building with simple machines like levers, pulleys, and inclined

planes. This is a great way for kids to combine creativity and mechanical concepts, all while learning in a fun environment.

champion in an epic battle for the title. Challenge yourself in the world of engineering and Pokémon in this new full-day themed camp for LEGO ® fanatics!

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